Everyone knew that as long as Wang Yi returned, the Kings would most likely win.
So the Heat had only one chance against the Kings: sweep them 4–0.
And that was exactly what all Kings fans were worried about.
Now, though, Wang Yi had said the Heat couldn't sweep the Kings 4–0.
Naturally, that put their minds at ease.
They immediately went online to praise him.
"Brother Yi is so badass!"
"I don't want you to sweep us 4–0, so you can't! Brother Yi is just ridiculously awesome!"
"Across the entire league—and the whole world, for that matter—only our Brother Yi and the referees could say something like that!"
"Person above, I feel like you're taking a shot at the refs!"
Wang Yi's words also shot to the top of trending lists across various platforms in China.
TikTok trending No. 1: <If I don't want you to sweep us 4–0, then you can't!>
Weibo trending No. 1: Brother Yi's bold declaration!
Baidu trending No. 1: <Don't think you can sweep us 4–0 just because I'm suspended!>
Far away in Brazil, Juan was training hard for the draft. After hearing Wang Yi's bold declaration, he felt his blood surge with excitement.
Of everyone in the NBA, the person he admired and looked up to most was Wang Yi.
Not only was he incredibly skilled, but everything he said and did carried an air of kingly dominance.
In San Antonio, United States,
Popovich was enjoying a glass of red wine with Duncan, who had come to visit.
After seeing Wang Yi's words, it took him only a moment to figure out what Wang Yi was trying to do.
"That guy wants to put psychological pressure on the Heat. Even while suspended, he wants to maximize his influence on both teams. But he